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Youth Leadership Advisory Council Meeting - February 17, 2026

Public Meetings — Tuesday, February 17, 2026
BodyLas Vegas, Nevada
SessionPublic Meetings
DateTuesday, February 17, 2026
StatusFILED
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2:53

Okay, good afternoon, everyone.

2:55

I'd like to call this meeting of the Youth Leadership Advisory Council to order at three thirty-three PM.

3:00

We'll begin with roll call.

3:04

Chair Nguyen.

3:06

Present.

3:07

Vice Chair King.

3:09

His excused Secretary Camarillo.

3:12

Here.

3:13

Member Bulware.

3:15

His excused.

3:16

Member Mackin.

3:18

Here.

3:19

Member Sai.

3:21

Here.

3:22

Member Castro.

3:23

Here.

3:24

Member Johnson.

3:25

Here.

3:26

Member Bennett.

3:28

His excused.

3:29

Member Burton.

3:32

His excused.

3:33

Member Cohen.

3:35

Present.

3:36

Member Gurney.

3:38

Here.

3:38

Member Kim.

3:41

His excuse.

3:42

Member Hall.

3:44

Here.

3:45

Member Manales.

3:46

Here.

3:47

Member Member Masservy.

3:49

Here.

3:50

Member Ruiz.

3:52

Here.

3:53

Member Laster.

3:57

Member McCraney.

3:59

Here.

4:00

And Member Judy Mitchell.

4:04

Here.

4:04

Thank you, Chair.

4:07

Thank you.

4:07

Let the record reflect.

4:08

Oh, sorry.

4:09

Moving on to agenda item two.

4:11

This is a reminder that today's meeting is being held in compliance with the open meeting law.

4:14

With that reminder noted, let's move on to agenda item three, public comment on action items.

4:19

Comments during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action.

4:24

If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record.

4:27

The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time any single speakers allowed may be limited.

4:32

Is there anyone who wishes to speak?

4:38

Seeing none, public comment is now closed.

4:48

Do I have a motion to approve the minutes?

5:03

Member or Secretary Camrio, I approve the motion.

5:08

Move for a motion.

5:09

Second.

5:10

Oh my gosh.

5:12

Okay.

5:13

All those in favor, please say aye.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Engagement█████████████████████████████████████████41%
Technology and Innovation█████████████13%
Public Engagement████████████12%
Youth Programs████████8%
Public Safety████████8%
Procedural███████7%
Marketing Strategy█████5%
Education████4%
Transportation Safety██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Youth Leadership Advisory Council Meeting - February 17, 2026

The Youth Leadership Advisory Council (YLAC) met on February 17, 2026, at 3:33 PM, adjourning at 4:45 PM. The meeting focused on establishing subcommittees, receiving updates from the Youth as Solutions group on e-bike and e-scooter safety initiatives, discussing social media and outreach strategies, and setting future agenda items. Several votes were taken to formalize subcommittees.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • During Public Comment on Action Items: No members of the public spoke.
  • During Citizens Participation:
    • Alex Fuller (City of Las Vegas employee, representing Councilman Knutson Ward 1) expressed support for the scouting partnership idea and offered to facilitate a meeting with Scouting America.
    • Dr. Tammy Malich (Director of Youth Development and Social Initiatives) announced Nevada Reading Week in early March and invited members to read to elementary school children through city programs.
    • Tara Manor (Youth Development and Social Initiatives) announced the Compassionate City Awards, including a new Shining Light Award for youth, and invited nominations.
    • Harry Williams (City of Las Vegas employee) announced the Love on Jackson Street event on February 22, 2026, celebrating revitalization of the historic West Las Vegas community.

Discussion Items

  • Establishing Subcommittees (Item 5 & revisited): Members proposed and debated subcommittees. Two subcommittees were formalized:
    • Community Engagement Subcommittee: Scope includes organizing events (e.g., food drives, school supply drives), connecting with the community, and addressing issues like food insecurity. Members: Laster, Sai, Nguyen, King, Gurney, Manales, Ruiz, McCraney, and Cohen (9 members, below quorum of full council).
    • Social Media Subcommittee: Scope includes managing YLAC social media accounts, creating content, and coordinating with the city's social media team. Members: Castro, Laster, Nguyen, Johnson, Gurney, and Cohen (6 members). A lead person will be selected at the next meeting.
  • Participation Expectations (Item 6): Chair Nguyen emphasized attendance, email responsiveness, and agenda review. The attendance policy from bylaws was reviewed: members missing two or more consecutive meetings may be subject to removal; excused absences noted and considered.
  • Youth as Solutions Report (Item 7): Members presented progress on e-bike and e-scooter safety campaign:
    • Drafting flyers, posters, and pamphlets; goal to finish drafts by next week.
    • Identifying community events (e.g., city parks, community centers) to table and promote materials.
    • Finalizing one or two schools for safety education assemblies; emailed Palo Verde High School and Hyde Park Middle School; seeking additional schools, especially Clark County School District schools.
    • Building panel lineup for assemblies including LVMPD, City Marshal, Commissioner Justin Jones, and possibly impacted individuals.
    • Member Musservi noted her mother is an assistant principal at Arborview High School, which had a recent e-bike incident, and could help secure an assembly there.
    • Additional updates: meeting with Ped Safe Vegas, participation in mayor's safety panel on February 26, submission of op-ed for award, and selection for a documentary grant for a student film festival.
  • Social Media Strategy (Item 10): Members discussed content ideas for YLAC accounts (TikTok, Instagram, X):
    • "Bet on Youth" and "Behind the Velvet Rope" themes; introducing board members; event promotion; collaborations with organizations (e.g., Three Square) and sports teams.
    • City social media team willing to create accounts once a lead person is designated; decision postponed to next meeting.
    • Interest in a social media subcommittee rather than a single lead; Dr. Malich suggested a small team with one credentials holder.
  • Future Agenda Items (Item 11): Proposed items included:
    • Finalizing outreach events (e.g., scout partnership, list of organizations).
    • Follow-up on assembly progress (Arborview High School).
    • Creating physical flyers for YLAC.
    • Training on professional communication and email etiquette, as members will represent the city.
    • Clarification that subcommittees will present recommendations to the full council before action.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to approve January 20, 2026 minutes: Carried unanimously.
  • Motion to establish Community Engagement Subcommittee with members Laster, Sai, Nguyen, King, Gurney, Manales, Ruiz, McCraney, and Cohen: Carried by voice vote.
  • Motion to establish Social Media Subcommittee with members Castro, Laster, Nguyen, Johnson, Gurney, and Cohen: Carried by voice vote.
  • Social media lead/credentials holder to be elected at the next meeting.
  • Community Engagement Subcommittee will develop outreach event recommendations for full council approval.
  • Youth as Solutions group to continue school outreach and attend safety fair on March 12, 2026 (Commissioner Kirkpatrick's event).
  • Next meeting scheduled for March during spring break; may be postponed to April if quorum not met.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, good afternoon, everyone. I'd like to call this meeting of the Youth Leadership Advisory Council to order at three thirty-three PM. We'll begin with roll call. Chair Nguyen. Present. Vice Chair King. His excused Secretary Camarillo. Here. Member Bulware. His excused. Member Mackin. Here. Member Sai. Here. Member Castro. Here. Member Johnson. Here. Member Bennett. His excused. Member Burton. His excused. Member Cohen. Present. Member Gurney. Here. Member Kim. His excuse. Member Hall. Here. Member Manales. Here. Member Member Masservy. Here. Member Ruiz. Here. Member Laster. Member McCraney. Here. And Member Judy Mitchell. Here. Thank you, Chair. Thank you. Let the record reflect. Oh, sorry. Moving on to agenda item two. This is a reminder that today's meeting is being held in compliance with the open meeting law. With that reminder noted, let's move on to agenda item three, public comment on action items. Comments during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record.

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